Kurbaan (transl. Sacrificed) is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Rensil D'Silva in his directorial debut and produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. Based on a story by Johar, the screenplay was co-written by D'Silva. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, with supporting performances from Vivek Oberoi, Kirron Kher, Om Puri, and Dia Mirza. Set in New York and Delhi, the narrative follows Avantika Ahuja, a psychology professor who unknowingly marries a member of a terrorist sleeper cell and is drawn into a larger conspiracy.